Legal Counsel EMEA - Technology Sector

Michael Page (UK); Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bracknell seeks a Legal Counsel EMEA to provide legal support for commercial contracts and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have up to 5 years of legal experience from a recognized law firm and a current UK practicing certificate. This position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000, plus additional benefits such as a car allowance, stock options, and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Stock options

Generous pension contributions

Holiday leave

Gym subsidy

5 days paid volunteer leave

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience at a recognized leading commercial law firm.
• In-house legal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to sales teams for licensing and commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with legal, sales, HR, and marketing teams.
• Assist in handling disputes and litigation.

Skills

Commercial/IT/IP legal experience

Compliance experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Current practising certificate in the UK

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to join a leading software business
• Excellent culture and development opportunities.

About Our Client

A global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Job Description

• Provide Legal support to our Sales teams to enable them to conclude licensing, services and other commercial contracts, including conducting negotiations with customers and their legal advisors.
• Collaborate with and coordinate closely with other members of the Legal, Sales, HR, Procurement and Marketing teams, and manage outside counsel, to drive desired outcomes.
• Assist in handling disputes, litigation, and questions relating to intellectual property and IT ownership.
• Partner with, and manage our obligations to, our distributors and other ecosystem partners.
• Manage employee processes to ensure compliance with our code of business conduct and related policies, and provide training to staff on best practice in compliance matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and globally to anticipate and assess emerging legal risk areas across the company, resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Prepare reports for our executive management team, board and board committees regarding contract escalations and the operation and status of our compliance programs.
• Handle other Legal matters as needed to help our EMEA business achieve its desired outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel EMEA should have:

• 0-5 years of commercial/IT/IP legal and compliance experience at a recognised leading commercial law firm. In-house legal experience is a plus.
• Current practising certificate in the UK.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000 per annum.
• Additional benefits, including a car allowance, stock options, and an attractive bonus scheme.
• Generous pension contributions and holiday leave.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organisation
• Engaging and supportive company culture.